the following regulations and green building specifications shall be applied on all buildings in the Emirate of Dubai.In implementation of the decision of the UAE Vice President. and the directives for applying green building specifications on all buildings in the Emirate of Dubai as per the best environment-friendly international standards adapted to local conditions of the Emirate of Dubai to keep Dubai a healthy city that follows the highest standards of sustainable development and has clean pollution-free environment.
. Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. and in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.

101. water and materials. Any article or regulation in the following Administrative Resolutions and Circulars conflicts with this regulations are hereby revoked: a) The Administrative Resolution No.
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Purpose
a) The purpose of the regulations is to improve the performance of buildings in Dubai by reducing the consumption of energy.04
Jurisdiction of Implementation
These regulations applied to all buildings in the Emirate of Dubai including Free Zones. water. design. b) Within this document. maintenance. create a more sustainable urban environment and extend the ability of the Emirate’s infrastructure to meet the needs of future development. 30 of the year 2007 issued on Promulgating the Implementing Regulations of the Local Order No 11 of the year 2003 On Public Health and Safety in the Emirate of Dubai.”
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a) These regulations shall be known and cited as Green Building Regulations and Specifications in the Emirate of Dubai.101 101. construction. construction and operation of buildings to create an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of living. b) The regulations intend to support Dubai’s Strategic Plan. 66 of the year 2003 Approving Regulations on the Technical Specifications for Thermal Insulation Systems. 125 of the year 2001 Approving Building Regulations and Specifications. improving public health.while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle. they are also referred to as “the regulations. and materials. c) Circular No 171 and circular No 174 of the year 2007 issued on Implementing Building Green Roofs and facades. safety and general welfare and by enhancing the planning. design.03
Revocation of existing legislation
These regulations are additional to the Dubai Municipality Regulations specially The Administrative Resolution No. d) The Administrative Resolution No.
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. operation. through better siting. b) Circular No 161 of the year 2003 issued on Implementing Green Building Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai. c) Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that increase the efficiency of resource use -energy.

When a building combines more than one use. All new buildings. hospitals and laboratories.06
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a) The regulations apply to: 1. it will be possible to apply to Dubai Municipality for dispensation from specific articles of these regulations.05
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Building Typologies
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101. when specified. if it can be demonstrated that compliance cannot be achieved.07
Temporary Buildings
These regulations do not apply to temporary buildings which will be removed within two years of construction.
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. b) Mixed Use Buildings . Additions. In order to preserve the character of these buildings.
101. the change in use from a residential villa to a school).101 Cont. large shopping malls. Examples of such projects are: extremely tall buildings.08
Exemptions: Special Projects and Special Applications
Large scale projects or of a specialised nature that some articles of the Green Buildings Regulations cannot be easily applied to them are considered special projects and exempted from these articles. it may not be possible to meet some of the requirements of the Green Buildings Regulations. extensions.
101. each portion of the building must comply with the relevant regulations for that particular typology. and refurbishment of existing buildings which require a building permit from Dubai Municipality. these regulations apply for the new use. Existing buildings. 2. and 3. d) Change of Use – When there is a change of use for a building (for example. For such projects. c) Refer to the regulations on the applicability of specific regulations to specific building typologies. Dubai Municipality reserves the right to request any other reasonable measures to be taken in pursuit of the goals of the regulations. 101.

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a) The regulations are supported by a practice guide titled “Green Building Practice Guide.10
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Effective Dates
These Regulations will be issued by an Administrative Resolution which will determine the effective date for implementation. new additions. if it can be demonstrated that compliance cannot be achieved.” b) The practice guide has been developed to provide some understanding of the reason for the regulations.101
101. Extensions. their benefit and some guidance towards compliance. or Refurbishment Details
a) Relative to 101.
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Heritage Buildings identified by Dubai Municipality that may not be possible to meet some of the requirements of the Green Buildings Regulations are exempted from these articles in order to preserve the character of these buildings.
101. Dubai Municipality reserves the right to request any other reasonable measures to be taken in pursuit of the goals of the regulations. Any upgrading required must bring the building back to at least its minimum level of previous energy performance before the addition or extension. For such projects.6. Existing parts of a building will require upgrading if after the addition.
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. extensions or refurbishments which require a building permit must meet the requirements of the regulations. b) Existing portions of the building which are not part of the new work will not be required to be upgraded to meet the regulations. extension or refurbishment. c) The practice guide is not intended to provide detailed design information or to be a substitute for the experience and expertise of building designers and contractors. the existing building performs in a less energy efficient manner than previously because of the addition or extension.

400: Building Vitality Section Five.
101. 6. the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.
101. c) When the requirements of the regulations differ from the requirements of Dubai Civil Defence. 200: Definitions Section Three.101
101. the requirements of Dubai Civil Defence will prevail.Materials & Waste
101. the requirements of the regulations shall prevail. 3. 500: Resource Effectiveness .Energy Section Six. 5.16
Conflicts
a) When the requirements of the regulations conflict with any other requirement of Dubai Municipality or other Authority in Dubai. 7. the specific provision shall apply.14
Referenced Codes and Standards
The codes and standards referenced in these regulations shall be considered part of the requirements of these regulations to the prescribed extent of each such reference. 600: Resource Effectiveness . 2. b) When the requirements of the regulations differ from the requirements of standard reference documents. Section One. 700: Resource Effectiveness .
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Specific Provision
Where a specific provision differs from a general provision.13
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The following categories will be used throughout the regulations: 1. 4. 100: Administration Section Two. 300: Ecology & Planning Section Four.

approval of the alternatives will be required by Dubai Municipality. as they all address the need for more sustainable buildings. b) Compliance with the regulations is not intended as a substitute for any measure or credit with any of the rating systems.06.
101. and 3. arrangement. design. Establish the building type and applicability as described in 101. However. installation.05 and 101.101
101. appliance. Review the applicable regulations for that building type provided in Section Three (300) through Section Seven (700) of the regulations.17
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Alternative Materials. 2. The regulations may have similar topics and/or focus as some of the worldwide voluntary rating systems.
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Use of these Regulations
The following steps explain how to use these regulations: 1. device.19
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a) The Dubai Green Building Regulations are not designed as a rating system. or method of construction that is not specifically prescribed by the regulations. Designs and Methods of Construction and Equipment
The provisions of these regulations actively encourage innovation and are not intended to prevent the use of any suitable alternate material. The practice guide can be used for further information on implementation and compliance as required.

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a) The Competent Authority for the Green Building Regulations is Dubai Municipality. a calculation method may be employed for a building which may not comply with all the elemental requirements of those Articles listed in Table 102.02
Energy Compliance Method
There are two compliance routes for energy performance in buildings. Compliance with the Green Building regulations will be demonstrated if the annual energy consumption of the proposed building is equal to or lower than the annual energy consumption of the reference building.02 (1)
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304. the alternative method is referred to as the Performance Method.
Table 102.2 (1).04 Orientation of Glazed Facades Minimum Envelope Performance Requirements Energy Efficiency– HVAC Equipment and Systems Lighting Power Density .01 502. The Performance Method. The reference building must be equal in shape.2 (1).04 501. b) Performance Method: Alternatively. The standard method is referred to as the Elemental Method.Interior
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. must compare the annual energy consumption of the proposed building with that of a reference building which meets all the elemental requirements listed in Table 102.
102.01 502. using a calculation tool such as dynamic thermal modelling. b) Dubai Municipality may choose to devolve this power to any other organisation in Dubai including Free Zone regulators and other third parties. size and operational patterns to the proposed building.

as determined by the Competent Authority. ordinances. rules and regulations. a) Elemental Method: All buildings must comply with each of these regulations. Compliance with the Green Building regulations will be demonstrated if the annual water consumption of the proposed building is equal to or lower than the annual water consumption of reference building.
102. Plans and Calculation Documents
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There are two compliance routes for water performance in buildings.04
Drawings. The reference building must be equal in shape.01. a calculation method may be employed for a building which may not comply with the elemental requirements for water efficient fixtures detailed in Article 601. b) Performance Method: Alternatively. the alternative method is referred to as the Performance Method. The Performance Method. size and operational patterns to the proposed building. The standard method is referred to as the Elemental Method. available online in the website of the competent authority. must compare the annual water consumption of the proposed building with that of a reference building which meets all the elemental requirements detailed in Article 601.102
102. nature and scope of the proposed Green Building feature and show that it will conform to the provisions of these regulations and other relevant laws.
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. b) The legibility and clarity of information is the responsibility of the applicant c) Submissions will be made as per the Dubai Municipality approved template. d) Submissions should include a signed and stamped Green Building Declaration.01. using a calculation tool.

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a) Each building permit application must have a completed the Green Building Declaration appended to it. b) Alternative methods of documentation shall be acceptable (with appropriate discretion) when the Competent Authority finds that the proposed alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the intent of the proposed Green Building measure. c) Each applicable regulation must be acknowledged with a tick in the appropriate column in the Declaration. b) The Green Building Declaration is an unconditional commitment from the development team to meet the requirements of the Green Building Regulations.
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. Specific requirements for information that demonstrates compliance are included within the practice guide and the associated implementation flow chart.102
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a) Evidence of compliance for all applicable Green Building measures shall be provided to the Competent Authority. This must be submitted at document submission stage. stamped and signed by the consultant.

or the surfaces which enclose the building.
Addition
An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building outside of the existing building envelope (walls and roofs).
Air contaminants
Unwanted airborne constituent that may reduce acceptability or adequacy of the air quality
Air leakage
Air that escapes from a building through a joint. typically specified in litres per second or cubic metres per minute. Acoustical control
Controlling noise sources.
Air volume
The amount (volume) of air delivered to a space through ventilation. used to prevent back siphonage or backflow. transmission path.Certain terms used in the Dubai Green Building Regulations are defined in this section.
Adhesive
Material used to bond one surface to another by attachment. or interceptor. Terms that are not defined shall have their ordinary accepted meaning within the context in which they are used. The flow of uncontrolled air within a building through cracks or openings.
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Air break
A piping arrangement where a drain from an appliance or fixture discharges into an airspace and then into another fixture. junction. and/or receiver in order to reach an acceptable noise environment for a particular space.
Air tightness (of a building)
The property of an enclosure or barrier that precludes the passage of air.
Adequate
Sufficient to satisfy a specific requirement or meet a specific need. receptacle. coupling.

Airborne sound insulation
Insulation against noise originating in air.
Asbestos
A group of impure magnesium silicate minerals which occur in fibrous form. etc. extractors.
Balancing (air system)
To ensure that correct volumes of air are supplied by adjusting airflow rates through air distribution system devices (such as fans and diffusers) by manually adjusting the position of dampers.
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. ventilation
The share of supply air that is outdoor air.Air. such as voices. music. motor traffic and wind.
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating. such as chest and abdominal cancers and lung diseases. Therefore the use of asbestos products has been restricted in many countries. However. long-term exposure or big amounts of asbestos can have severe health impacts. Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. such as constant air volume or variable air volume boxes. Asbestos has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. or by using automatic control devices.
Brightness contrast ratio
The ratio of illuminance between the highest and lowest illuminance value in a room. plus any recirculated air that has been filtered or otherwise treated to maintain acceptable indoor air quality. splitter vanes.
Architecture Accent Lighting
Lighting that highlights an area or object of a building to emphasise that area or object.

such as visitors. inspected and approved by Dubai Municipality.
Building Management System (BMS)
A computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment. installed. and operated in conformity with design intent. as soon as the entire construction work has been carried out.
Building fabric
Refers to the ceiling. walls.
Building occupants (also building users)
Persons using the building. Transient occupants. Part-time occupants use the building for less than 8 hours most days. use the building at irregular times. windows. students. the building envelope is defined as the elements of a building that separate conditioned spaces from the exterior. tested.Building commissioning
The process of ensuring that all building systems are designed. For an air conditioned building. and security systems. customers. fire systems.
Building operator
The person who has full operational control of the place (the land or building or any part thereof ). Full-time occupants use the building for at least 8 hours most days.
Building completion certificate
Certificate issued by Dubai Municipality. such as ventilation. whether owner or tenant or holder or any other capacity by which he is authorized to occupy the place
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. which play a major role in the energy efficiency of a structure.
Building metering
The use of meters to track the use of utilities (such as water and electricity) per building unit.
Building envelope
The exterior elements of a building which form a barrier between the internal and exterior spaces. floors and doors of a building. lighting. power systems.

air wells.Building owner
The person or institution (government or private) that owns the building and/or the land on which the building work (construction. swimming pools and any other structure on the plot.
Building permit
Permit issued by the Dubai Municipality. balconies. service floors. refurbishing. This excludes rugs and other non-permanent woven coverings
Carpool vehicles
Shared vehicle used especially for commuting to work and often by people who each have a car but travel together to save cost.
Central Business District (CBD)
The old area of Dubai defined in Building Specifications and Regulations. or removal of a building) is to be performed or their representative. electrical and others
Built Up Area (Total Floor Area)
The grand total of the covered area in a building or structure measured between the outer sides of the building borders. unloading bays. protrusions and any other covered parts like car parking circulation passages. demolition.
Carpet
A fixed floor covering of natural or synthetic material that is woven onto a batting.
Building services
All necessary services required to operate the building such as plumbing.
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. to reduce driving stress and to promote other socio-environmental benefits. including terraces. Vehicles must be registered with the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA). mechanical.

and other services to the whole building or buildings.
Certified timber
Timber certification is a process that results in a certificate (written statement) attesting to the origin of wood raw material and its status and/or qualifications. fire systems. and medium density fibreboard. often following validation by an independent third party. power systems. particle board.
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. ventilation. and security systems in a building or controlling and monitoring a number of buildings. non-flammable non-toxic chemicals.
Composite wood products
Products such as plywood. lighting.Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS)
A computer-based control system that controls and monitors the mechanical and electrical equipment. They vaporise easily at low temperatures making them ideal coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. CFCs cause stratospheric ozone depletion. CFCs are also used in foam for seat padding and insulation. Until recently. panel substrates.
Clorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are odourless. Timber certification generally includes two main components: certification of sustainability of forest management (which occurs in the country of origin) and product certification (which covers the supply chain of domestic and export markets).
Central plant
The main equipment within a building or series of buildings which provides cooling. heating. water. Certification is intended to allow participants to measure their forest management practices against standards and to demonstrate compliance with those standards. colourless. The central plant is typically in a central location. they were used extensively in aerosol spray cans. door cores. such as ventilation.

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. temperature) can be maintained throughout by using a single controller. maintenance.
Construction activity
Includes all activities that are part of new construction. Land clearing debris including soil.
Control systems
Controls that allow users to change/adjust the level of lighting and air conditioning in a space.
Control zone (HVAC)
A space or group of spaces with heating or cooling requirements that is sufficiently similar so that desired conditions (e. refurbishing. repair. vegetation and rocks are typically not considered construction and demolition waste. Also defined as the water which is produced in this process.
Construction and demolition waste
Waste generated from construction.
Contractor
Natural or considerable person registered and licensed to practise contracting profession in the Emirate of Dubai.
Cooling coil
A coiled arrangement of tubing or pipe for the transfer of heat between a cold fluid and air. The cooling load will be determined by the output of the Heat Load Calculation required by Dubai Municipality.
Cooling load
The amount of cooling that a building will require to meet the conditions specified by Dubai Municipality. alteration. The zone may be part of a larger space.Condensation
The process through which a gas or vapour changes to liquid form. an individual office or a small dwelling. and any other physical changes to a building.g. renovation. and demolition or deconstruction of structures.

then the cycles of concentration are three (3).
Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV)
A ventilation system that provides for the automatic reduction of outdoor air intake below design rates. Common applications include removing heat from the water used to cool refrigeration chillers. Demand is often assessed by using the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO ) in a space to reflect occupancy levels. when the actual occupancy of spaces served by the system is less than design occupancy.
Daylighting
The use of natural light from the sun or sky to provide illumination in interior spaces. these can be parking spaces closest to the pedestrian exit leading from the parking area. Cooling towers may either use the evaporation of water or rely solely on air to cool the working fluid.
Corrective maintenance
Maintenance service or procedures intended to fix equipment failure or damage.
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Designated preferred parking spaces
Parking spaces that are closest to the main entrance of a building exclusive of spaces designated for disabled parking.
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. This service is carried out in response to a fault and not planned in advance.Cooling tower
Heat removal devices used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere. If the circulating water has three times the solids concentration of the make up water. Alternatively.
Cycles of concentration
The level of solids in the re-circulating cooling tower water in comparison to the level of solids of the original raw make up water.

from a central source to multiple buildings or facilities through a network of underground pipes for use in space and process cooling.
Ductwork leakage
The outcome of air conditioning ductwork that is leaking.
Ductwork
Air-tight devices that carry conditioned air throughout the building. This includes terminal fixtures to distribute air.District cooling
A district cooling system distributes thermal energy. which eliminates the need for separate systems in individual buildings. A district cooling system consists of three primary components: the central plant (which may include the cooling equipment.
Diversity factor
Relates to the thermal characteristics of the building envelope. switchgear. and therefore lets air out through cracks and gaps. controls and other devices used in distributing electricity into and through a building. in the form of chilled water or other media. temperature swings and occupancy load. dedicated cooling plant. which in turn distribute water to the soil from a network of perforated tubes or emitters.
Dual plumbed
A building or structure with two sets of pipes: one for drinking water and one for recycled or greywater. The cooling (or heat rejection) is usually provided from a central. the distribution network.
Drip water delivery system (drip irrigation)
A high-efficiency irrigation method where water is delivered at low pressure through buried pipes and sub-pipes. Ductwork leakage will result in an increase in energy consumption of supply and return air fans. transformers. distribution boards.
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. and the consumer system (typically comprising of air handling units and chilled water piping in the building). power generation and thermal storage).
Electrical system
Permanently installed wiring.

or shishas and from smoker’s exhaled air.
Exhaust air
Air removed from a building space and discharged to the outside of the building through a mechanical or natural ventilation system.
Equivalent
Measure. standard.
Facilities operator
Party responsible for the maintenance and operation of a building or facility. Electronic lighting ballasts use solid state circuitry and can greatly reduce or eliminate any flicker in the lamps.
Space immediately between the entrance-door and the interior of a building which acts as a transition area into the building. cigars.
Fan systems
A system of fans used to supply or exhaust air from a building space.
Enabled access
Project design that incorporates accessibility for disabled people to and within a building. or reference material that has been deemed to be equal or better by Dubai Municipality.
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) (second hand smoke) Entrance lobby
Airborne particles emitted from the burning of cigarettes. pipes.Electrical sub-metering Electronic ballast
The installation of separate meters to allow the measurement of electricity used in specific areas or individual items of equipment. A piece of equipment required to control the starting and operating voltages of fluorescent lights.
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wash basins. These substances deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. laundry sinks and clothes washers. plastic panels.
Glazed Elements
All areas in the building envelope that let in light. skylights.
Greywater (grey water.
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Halons
Substances used in fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers.
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Expresses contribution of greenhouse gases released to the atmosphere in the global warming phenomenon. bathtubs. graywater)
Untreated household wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste. Greywater includes used water from showers. clerestories.
Glazing area
The area of glazed elements in the exterior walls of a building. doors that are more than one half glass.Fenestration
Another name for ‘glazed elements’. and glass block walls.
Green roofs
See vegetated roofs.
Fresh air
Outside air supplied to a building space through mechanical or natural ventilation to replace air in the building that has been exhausted. including windows.

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Hazardous fumes or chemicals
Fumes/gases or chemicals that can adversely impact human health when inhaled or when they come into contact with a person’s skin. parking lots and buildings. excluding buildings. patios. liquid. and terminals that provide either individually or collectively. the processes of heating.
The equipment.Hardscape
The area of a project site.
Heat load calculation parameters Heating. Some of the surfaces that contribute to the Heat Island Effect are paved streets. distribution systems.
Heat load calculation
Calculations which must be submitted to Dubai Municipality for approval. ventilation. properties or to the environment due to its inherent hazardous characteristics.
Hazardous waste
Any waste material that can cause substantial harm to humans. or air conditioning to a building or a portion of a building.
Heat Island Effect (HIE)
Heat Island Effect occurs when warmer temperatures are experienced in urban/developed areas compared to adjacent undeveloped areas due to solar energy retention on constructed surfaces. also includes fumes/gases and chemicals that can create a hazardous condition (such as explosive or flammable substances). sludge. made with hard materials. courtyards and walkways. These calculations must be based on the design of the building to be constructed and follow the form and use the parameters required by Dubai Municipality. car parks. and air conditioning (HVAC) system
The design parameters used in Heat Load calculation according to Dubai Municipality requirements. Hazardous waste takes the form of solid. gas or any combination thereof. sidewalks. including roads.

may be located outside of the building envelope. but to a lesser extent than CFCs.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Refrigerants that do not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer.
Land clearing debris
Solid waste generated solely from land-clearing activities. soil material and rocks. mercury.
Heavy metals
Heavy metals include: cadmium. including brush.
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.Heat Rejection Equipment
Equipment which is used to disperse the heat produced in the air conditioning process. and arsenic. such as cooling towers. however it may also be a component of the air conditioning equipment. such as with window or split systems. However. factories and warehouses.
Heritage building
A building having historical architectural elements. situated inside a Dubai historical area. stumps.
Hydraulic elevator
An elevator operated using liquid pressure. some HFCs have a high Global Warming Potential. technically productive enterprises or storage. chromium. No demolition or variation works shall be carried out on a Heritage building except after obtaining approval from the Competent Authority.
Industrial building
An industrial building is any building directly used in manufacturing. This includes workshops. processing.
Hydroclorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
Refrigerants used in building equipment that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. Heat rejection equipment.

The fixture also provides for connection to the power supply. Zero percent is assumed to be an absolute black and 100% represents an assumed perfectly reflective white.Land disturbance
Any project that changes the physical conditions of land form.
Legionella bacteria
Legionella bacteria are the causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease and its lesser form. Pontiac fever. clearing of land.
Light fixture
The component of a luminaire that houses the lamp(s). The blackest achievable wall finish has a LRV of approximately 5% and the whitest available finish approximately 85%. removal of vegetation.
Line of sight
An imaginary line from the eye to a perceived object or view. but are not limited to. stripping. When this percentage increases the day light amount into the building will increase. excavating.
A measure of the total quantity of useable and visible light reflected by a surface in all directions on a scale from 0% to 100%.
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. The bacteria grow in water between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius and can be spread by water droplets.
Lighting Power Density (LPD) Light Reflective Value (LRV)
The maximum lighting power per unit area. filling and storing of materials. vegetation and hydrology. creates bare soil. The activities include. grading. positions the lamp. or otherwise may cause erosion or sedimentation. shields it from view.
Light Transmittance
The percentage of incident light that passes through the glazing elements. which may require the use of ballast. and distributes the light.

Mechanical ventilation (active ventilation)
Ventilation provided by mechanically powered equipment.
Mixed mode ventilation
A combination of mechanical and natural ventilation.
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. A higher MERV rating equates to higher air filtration efficiency.Local Species
Local plants and adapted plants to the local environment.
Lux
The international system unit of illumination.
Mechanical system
Those systems within a building which include components of mechanical plant or machinery.2 Test Procedure. such as fans.
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)
Air Filter Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is an expression of the filtering efficiency of an air filter that has been evaluated using the ASHRAE Standard 52. but are not limited to. An air filter’s performance is determined by comparing airborne particle counts upstream and downstream of the air filter (or other air cleaning device) under test conditions. the HVAC system of a building. equal to one lumen per square metre.
Low emitting and fuel efficient vehicle
A vehicle approved by Dubai Road Transport Authority (RTA) as being low emitting or fuel efficient. These systems include.

wind or diffusion effects through windows. such as vents and grilles.
A building in which business.
The environment outside of buildings. equipment. not enclosed by walls.
Open grid pavement Outdoor environment Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
Pavement surfaces composed of structural units with void areas that are filled with pervious materials. clerical. Includes on/off switches. Fenestration and building service openings. or other openings in the building.
Occupancy sensor
A device that detects the presence or absence of people within an area and causes lighting. such as sand or grass turf.
Opaque
All areas of a building envelope which do not transmit light. are not opaque. or appliances to be regulated accordingly. or professional activities are conducted.
Occupant Lighting Controls Office
A means of controlling the level of lighting which is easily accessible to a building occupant.
Negative pressure
Pressure less than that in adjoining spaces.Monitoring equipment
Equipment used to measure and record status or conditions related to a building or to verify pre-set conditions and provide control or alarm functions if conditions vary.
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Natural ventilation (passive ventilation)
Ventilation provided by thermal.
Expresses contribution to the deterioration of the stratospheric ozone layer.

or two different spaces of a building. The total area of openings to the atmosphere must be at least 20% of the total perimeter wall areas for each level of parking. tanks.
Potable water
Water that is suitable for human consumption. As it does not meet the criteria for open parking areas and is considered enclosed.
Perimeter zone
The interior space adjacent to the perimeter walls of a building. taps.
Positive pressure
Pressure greater than that in adjoining spaces. controls and other devices used in distributing water into.Parking area – Enclosed
Area of a building which is used for parking of motor vehicles but is not an open parking area. mechanical ventilation is required to compensate for the lack of natural ventilation.
Preventative maintenance
Maintenance service or procedures intended to prevent or reduce equipment failure or damage. within and away from a building.
Plumbing system
Permanently installed piping. valves.
Pressure differential
The difference in pressure between two points of a system.
Parking ventilation
Ventilation which is required to maintain a satisfactory level of air quality within a vehicle parking facility.
Parking area – Open
Area of a building which is used for parking of motor vehicles and which requires uniformly distributed openings on two or more sides for natural ventilation on every level of parking. Although openings on a third side are not required.
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. openings on opposing sides are preferred for cross ventilation. pumps.

reduce energy usage. Qatar. GCC member countries are: United Arab Emirates.Primer
Material applied to a surface to improve adhesion of a subsequently applied paint or adhesive. retail outlets. governmental buildings. the Kingdom of Bahrain. the Sultanate of Oman. cinema/theatres. museums. Radiant heat may be present if there are heat sources in an environment. which absorb heat at low temperatures and reject heat at higher temperatures. the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Refurbish (Retrofit)
The substantial alteration of a building or building services to replace or improve the quality of the building. processed. Examples of radiant heat sources include: the sun. hot surfaces and machinery.
Recycling
Processing used materials into new products in order to prevent the waste of potentially useful materials. worship houses. This may occur when a new tenant occupies the building or part of the building. reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials. post offices. banks. driers. educational facilities. etc. and/or manufactured within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area.
Regional materials
Materials that were extracted. and historical/heritage buildings.
Refrigerants
Working fluids of refrigeration cycles. ovens.
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. fire. reduce air pollution and water pollution by reducing the need for “conventional” waste disposal. shopping malls.
Public building
A building which provides access to the general public.
Reflectivity (solar reflectance)
Reflectivity measures how well a material bounces back solar radiation. petrol stations.
Radiant heat/temperature
Thermal radiation is the heat that radiates from a warm object. This building typology includes healthcare facilities. and Kuwait.

offices.
A book where all maintenance works for a specific site or piece of equipment is recorded in detail (including dates and specific information regarding what service was performed and who carried out the work).
Business dedicated to the sale of goods or commodities in small quantities directly to consumers.
Residential/ Commercial Building Retail
This building typology includes: apartments. labour accommodations. resorts.
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. restaurants/ food outlets and laboratories. as they work inside of a building or use the building space. typically consisting of returning the item to active use in the same or related capacity.Regularly occupied areas (non-residential buildings) Relative humidity
Those areas within non-residential buildings where building users are seating or standing.
Reuse
Any activity that lengthens the life of an item. or waterproofing gaps or joints between two surfaces.
Ratio of partial density of water vapour in the air to the saturation density of water vapour at the same temperature and the same total pressure.
Secure bicycle racks or storage areas Service log book
Structures where individual bicycles can be locked and/or stored. sealing.
Sealants
Material with adhesive properties that is used for the general purpose of filling.
Safety factor
An allowance to cover any heating or cooling load greater than the design conditions. student accommodations. Such structures should be inside or shaded if outdoors. hotels.

It is the ratio of solar heat gain at normal incidence through glazing to that occurring through an approximately 3 millimetre (1/8th inch) thick clear. concrete beam. and has a road front façade not less than nine (9) metres wide. such as painting. or the methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer.
Thermal insulation
Materials. SRI is defined so that a standard black (reflectance 0. measuring a material’s ability to reject solar heat. convection or radiation. Materials with higher SRI absorb less heat and can reduce the heat island effect.
Thermal comfort
A condition experienced by building occupants which is satisfied with the thermal environment. or assembly of components. Heat energy can be transferred by conduction.
Thermal bridges
Component.80 and emittance 0. slab or column.Shading Coefficient (SC)
A measure of the amount of heat passing through glazing compared with the heat passing through a single clear glass.05 and emittance 0. double-strength glass. where the insulation is not continuous and through which heat is transferred at a substantially higher rate than through the surrounding envelope area.90) is 100.
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
The SRI is an index that combines reflectivity and emissivity. such as a metal fastener. is applied to produce new films or layers of a different material. in a building envelope.
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. The flow of heat can be delayed by addressing one or more of these mechanisms and is dependent on the physical properties of the material employed to do this.
Substrate
The base material to which a process.
Showroom
Any space allocated for conducting a commercial business such as displaying commodities for purpose of wholesale or retail sale.90) is 0 and a standard white (reflectance 0.

Totalising meter
Measures the flow and provides a total of the quantity which has passed through the meter.
Urea formaldehyde
Combination of urea and formaldehyde. This is indicated in the form of a numeric readout. chemical and biological contaminants from wastewater. and is also carcinogenic. or W/m²K. The process produces treated effluent suitable for reuse or discharge into the environment and solid waste (or sludge). Well-insulated parts of a building have a low thermal transmittance whereas poorly-insulated parts of a building have a high thermal transmittance.Thermal transmittance
Also known as U-value is the rate of transfer of heat (in watts) through one square metre of a structure divided by the difference in temperature across the structure.
U-value
Refer to Thermal transmittance.
Treated sewage effluent (TSE)
The product of the process of removing physical. Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring VOC that is irritating to most people when found in high concentrations. including landscaped areas on roofs (vegetated roofs).
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. These substances may have acute effects (causing death or violent illness) or chronic effects (slowly causing irreparable harm) even in very small or trace amounts.
Toxic waste
Waste containing poisonous substances. Urea-formaldehyde may emit formaldehyde at room temperature.
Total planted area
The total external landscaped area of a building plot.
Total vehicle parking capacity
Total number of parking spaces within the site as specified by Dubai Municipality. It is expressed in watts per square metre per degree kelvin. used in some glues.

the definition of water features excludes swimming pools and spas. fuels (such as gasoline. such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. petroleum distillates.
Water feature
Features within a range of man-made fountains. Vegetated roofs may also include additional layers. The use of vegetated roofs may have different purposes. aerosol spray can propellants. dry cleaning products and many other industrial and consumer products ranging from office supplies to building materials. A vegetated roof consists of vegetation and soil or a growing medium. or temperature within the space. Therefore. not intended for human contact with the water. Refer to Building Specifications and Regulations issued by Dubai Municipality
Vegetated roof (green roof)
Ventilation
Villa
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Organic chemicals that have a high vapour pressure and easily form vapours at normal temperature and pressure. cascades. from energy savings to stormwater management and aesthetics benefits. a storehouse. and streams. waterfalls. for these regulations. certain paint additives.
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. The term is generally applied to organic solvents. and kerosene). The process of supplying air to or removing air from a space in order to control air contaminant levels.Variable air volume system
An air handling system that conditions the air to a constant temperature and varies the outside airflow to ensure thermal comfort. Light fixture used for architectural or aesthetic purposes transmitting variable colour light or flash (with the possibility of modifying the speed of movement) and be programmed to operate automatically and can work to direct the light down for long distances and can be used inside or outside the building
Wall Washing Light
Warehouse
A place in which goods or merchandise are stored. planted over a waterproofing membrane on rooftops. ponds. humidity.

125-2001.125-2001. other than villas.02
Enabled Access
All new buildings. including vegetated roofs.301 301.125-2001with regard to Special Needs users. secure racks or storage areas must be provided for bicycles for at least 15% of building occupants with the same above conditions. Administrative Resolution No. other than villas. secure and covered racks or storage areas for bicycles must be provided within the building or within a shaded area located no more than thirty (30) metres from a building entrance within the plot limit. They must be enabled in their access. designated preferred parking must be provided for a combination of low-emitting.
301. must utilise plant and tree species indigenous or adapted to Dubai’s climate and region. fuel-efficient and carpool vehicles for at least five percent (5%) of the total vehicle parking spaces required for the building by Dubai Municipality (DM) Building Regulations. other than villas. For Student accommodation and Labor accommodation. internal movement and ability to engage with the building functions. For all new villas at least one palm tree must be planted.
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302 302. must comply with Dubai Municipality Building Regulations.
301. a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of the total planted area of a building plot.01
Chapter 2: Ecology and Landscaping
Local Species
For all new buildings.01
Chapter 1: Access and Mobility
Preferred Parking
For all new buildings. Preferred parking must be included in addition to any spaces designated for parking for people with special needs as required by DM Building Regulations. Administrative Resolution No. Administrative Resolution No. which have more than 20 parking spaces.03
Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
For all new buildings. Secure racks or storage areas must be provided for a number of bicycles equal to at least fifteen percent (15%) of the number of car parking spaces required for the building as per the Dubai Municipality (DM) Building Regulations.

All exterior light fixtures on the building site. and 4.
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Chapter 4: Microclimate and Outdoor Comfort
Urban Heat Island Effect
For all new buildings: 1. Downward directed lighting must be used for lighting of signage.01 (1) – Roof SRI Requirements Type of Roof
Steep Sloped Roofs (slopes steeper than 1:6) Flat and Low Sloped Roofs
Minimum Roof SRI
≥ 29 ≥ 78
2.
304 304.303 303.01(1) for a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the roof area: Table 304.0 meters above the ground level of the building.01
Chapter 3: Neighbourhood Pollution
Exterior Light Pollution and Controls
For all new buildings. and which exhausts externally. other than architectural accent lighting and Civil Aviation safety lighting. Individual heat rejection equipment. permanently installed exterior lighting must comply with the following: 1.0 kilowatt (kW). must be installed not less than 3. is projected below the horizontal plane passing through the lowest part of the fixture. 2. All opaque external roofing surfaces must comply with a minimum Roof Solar Reflective Index (SRI) value according to Table 304. Architectural accent lighting must be aimed or shielded to prevent the lighting of the night sky. 3. must be shielded so that all of the light emitted by the fixture. Wall washing lights must spill no more than 10% of the lighting past the building façade. All exterior lighting must be fitted with automatic controls to ensure that lights do not operate during daylight hours. either directly or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the fixture. with a power rating greater than 4.

304.02

Green Roofs
For all new buildings, the requirements of Part 1 of Regulation 304.1 are waived, if the roof of the building provided with vegetated roof (green roof ) for at least thirty percent (30%) of the total roof area.

304.03

Light Colours on the Outside of Buildings
For all new buildings, at least seventy five percent (75%) of the area of externally painted walls must have a minimum Light Reflective Value of forty-five percent (45%).

304.04

Orientation of Glazed Façades
For new buildings, other than villas and industrial buildings, one of the following must be achieved: 1. At least fifty percent (50%) of the total glazed surface area of the building, (excluding glazed areas with back insulated panels), must have a north orientation which includes 150 degree angle started from east toward North West. 2. South and west glazed areas, excluding glazed areas with back insulated panels, must be treated environmentally.

304.05

Hardscape
For all new buildings, fifty percent (50%) of the hardscape of the development must: 1. Demonstrate a Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of at least twenty nine (29), or 2. Use an open grid pavement system, or 3. Be shaded by vegetation or 4. Be shaded by materials with an SRI equal to or greater than those specified in Table 304.01 (1), or 5. A combination of the above.

304.06

Shading of Public Access Areas
For all new buildings, other than villas, all pedestrian linkages within the plot area must be shaded using materials with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) equal to or greater than those specified in Table 304.01 (1).

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Chapter 5: Responsible Construction

305.01 Impact of Construction, Demolition and Operational Activities
All new buildings must comply with all related regulations, local orders and their executive orders, technical guidelines and guides applied in the emirate and the following is required: 1. Neither the construction activity nor the operation of the building may cause land disturbances, surface runoff, soil erosion or sedimentation on any other property beyond the boundary of the plot. 2. Drainage must avoid pollution of watercourses and groundwater. Discharges made directly to ground, storm or marine waters must comply with the requirements of Dubai Municipality 3. Dust suppression techniques must ensure that dust generated by construction and demolition activities must meet the requirements of Code of Construction Safety Practice issued by Dubai Municipality. 4. Construction waste materials generated on site must be segregated and stored on site prior to collection. Segregation must, at a minimum, include labelled storage for inert aggregates, metals, timber, dry recyclables and hazard material. 5. For the disposal of hazardous waste, permit must be prepared and obtained from Dubai Municipality Environment Department . The hazardous waste must be transported in accordance with the requirements of DM Technical Guidelines and DM Code of Construction Safety Practice. 6. With the exclusion of drinking, toilet activities and concrete works, potable water cannot be used for construction activities on any project site 7. Construction and demolition noise must be no greater than that detailed in DM Technical Guidelines and DM Code of Construction Safety Practice. 8. Chemicals, fuels, solvents or hazardous wastes must be stored in accordance DM Technical Guidelines and DM Code of Construction Safety Practice. 9. Light pollution from the construction site must be minimised by ensuring that light sources are directed inwards and angled down so that no light is emitted above the horizontal plane. Lux levels should meet the DM Code of Construction Safety Practice.

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306 306.01

Chapter 6: Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment
For all new buildings, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and/or a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is required to be submitted to Environment Department of Dubai Municipality and obtain approval, if one of the following criteria is applicable: 1. 2. If the building is intended as industrial building; If the building has the potential to generate hazardous or toxic wastes such as laboratories, waste recycling or waste treatment.

The Dubai Municipality Environment Department’s relevant Technical Guidelines for the Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure must be followed

sheet metal or other methods to prevent dust or debris from collecting in the system. the temporary return air filters must be removed and replaced with permanent filters having Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 52. paint. pesticides.2-2007 or an equivalent standard. plastic.
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. that are part of a mixed mode ventilation system.
401. Occupancy density for each space is determined based on its activity in accordance with the requirements of Dubai Municipality if available or using the default occupancy density values in ASHRAE 62-2007
401. mold.03
Air Inlets and Exhausts
For all new and existing buildings: All ventilation system outdoor air intakes..2-2007 or an equivalent standard. if any.02
Air Quality during Construction. dust.01
Chapter 1: Ventilation and Air Quality
Minimum Ventilation Requirements for Adequate Indoor Air Quality
All new and existing air conditioned buildings must be mechanically or mixed mode ventilated and must comply with the minimum requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62-2007. ventilation. Renovation or Decoration
For all buildings under construction or renovation. . Including toxic substances or substances harmful to the human body. building occupant and systems must be protected from airborne contaminants which are generated or spread during construction or renovation inside the buildings. Immediately prior to occupancy. including doors and operable windows.etc Unless it is required to provide ventilation during construction.401 401. smoke or other air contaminants entering the ventilation system as required by Dubai Municipality. heavy metals.. must be located at suitable distance from potential sources of contamination to reduce the possibility of odor.1) Exhausted air must be discharged in a manner to avoid it being drawn back into the building or the building ventilation system and to ensure that it does not become a nuisance to the building occupants or other buildings occupants or pedestrians. and air conditioning (HVAC) system openings must be closed and protected from contamination. or refer to ASHRAE Standard 62-2007 Table (5. such as asbestos. If the HVAC system is used during construction or renovation. fumes. temporary return air filters must be installed with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 52. All duct and other related air distribution component openings must be covered with tape. lead. the supply and return heating.

Table 401.08 parts per million (ppm) < 300 micrograms/m3 < 150 micrograms/m3
Sampling Duration
8. suitable ventilation for the building occupants and ensure the air quality in accordance with the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality. and Maximum Limit for Contaminants Sampling Schedule
Pre-Occupancy
Type of Samples
Formaldehyde Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) Suspended Particulates (<10 microns)
Maximum Acceptable
< 0. Air Quality testing must be carried out by an air testing company or laboratory accredited by Dubai Municipality (DM). The maximum limit for indoor air contaminants included in Table 401. Dangerous Goods must be stored in accordance with Dubai Municipality Requirements. A. The initial and periodical calibration certificates must be saved in a special register to be checked by DM in order to ensure the accuracy of the readings as condition of renewal the indoor air quality certificate. The buildings which optionally apply the following procedures will be awarded indoor air quality certificate by Dubai municipality.04
Isolation of Pollutant Sources
For all new and existing buildings. C.06
Indoor Air Quality Compliance .05
Openable Windows
For all new buildings.Schedule.
401. and the Compliant test results must be submitted to DM. Indoor air quality testing must be carried out prior to occupancy.
401. opening windows must be provided in accordance with Dubai Municipality Building Regulations unless there is safety requirements restricting opening these windows.hour continuous monitoring (8 hour timeweighted average [TWA])
B.401.6(1) . spaces must be provided with separate air extraction systems to create negative pressure and exhaust the fumes or chemicals to ensure they do not enter adjacent rooms.6(1) must not be exceeded.New Buildings
For all new buildings. Air quality testing equipment must have initial and periodical calibration certificate as per manufacturer requirement from an external calibration facility accredited by DM or at least annual calibration certificate. where activities produce hazardous fumes or chemicals.
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. A report which shows compliance with these requirements must be submitted to Dubai Municipality. Duration of Sampling.

Air quality testing equipment must have initial and periodical calibration certificates as per manufacturer requirement from an external calibration facility accredited by DM or at least annual calibration certificate. The initial and periodical calibration certificates must be saved in a special register to be checked by DM in order to ensure the accuracy of the readings as condition of renewal the indoor air quality certificate.08 ppm < 300 micrograms/ m3 < 150 micrograms/ m3 0.
Table 102. buildings which are used to provide health care. suitable ventilation for the building occupants and ensure the air quality in accordance with the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality. theatres.06 ppm (120 micrograms/ m3) 800 ppm (1440 microgram/ m3) 9 ppm (10 micrograms/ m3) 500 CFU/ m³ (Algar plate) 500 CFU/ m³ (Algar plate)
Sampling Duration
8.7 (1) must be carried out to ensure the air quality in a building is suitable for occupation. shopping mall. The buildings which optionally apply the following procedures will be awarded indoor air quality certificate by Dubai municipality. cinemas or any other existing buildings to be determined by DM later. educational.07
Indoor Air Quality Compliance . Air Quality testing must be carried out by an air testing company or laboratory accredited by Dubai Municipality (DM) and the Compliant result must be submitted to DM. Further testing within 5 years of last compliant test. C. mosques and worship buildings.hour continuous monitoring (8 hour time-weighted average [TWA])
B.7 (1) must not be exceeded.02 (1)
Sampling Schedule
Initial test completed by 31 December 2011.Existing Buildings
For all existing hotels.
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.401. health and government buildings. the maximum limit for indoor air contaminants included in Table 401.
Type of Samples
Formaldehyde Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) Respirable Dust (<10 microns) Ozone Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Bacteria Fungi
Maximum Acceptable
< 0. A.Indoor air testing for the contaminants listed in Table 401.

B. the CO concentration must be monitored to allow real-time profiling and management of air quality. CO monitoring equipment must be installed with a minimum of one CO sensor per four hundred square meters (400 m2) floor area of parking. Where a Building Management System (BMS) or Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) is installed. G. five percent (5%) of the monitored locations. CO monitoring equipment must be checked and recalibrated every six (6) months or according to manufacturer specification by a specialized calibration company certified by Dubai Municipality. the cleanness of HVAC equipment and systems must be maintained and all its parts must be inspected and cleaned in accordance with the standard specifications approved by Dubai Municipality and in accordance with the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality. C. F.Providing a minimum of six (6) outside air changes per hour.
401. Mechanical ventilation must be provided to ensure that the Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentration in the enclosed parking area is maintained below fifty (50) parts per million (ppm) by: . shopping centres.Installing a variable volume ventilation system controlled in response to input from a minimum of one CO sensor per four hundred square meters (400 m2) floor area of parking. Sound alarm triggers when the CO concentration reaches or exceeds seventy five (75) ppm in.401.08
Inspection and Cleaning of HVAC Equipment
For all new and existing buildings. or . hotels. waiting rooms.09
Parking Ventilation
For all buildings with enclosed parking: A. Test results and calibration certificates must be kept onsite and be readily available for inspection by DM staff. Occupied areas such as offices. E.
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. at least. A supply of outdoor air must be provided to each parking level. and ticket booths connected to enclosed parking. must be supplied with conditioned air under positive pressure compared with adjoining parking area D. Ventilation systems must be capable of providing ten (10) air changes per hour for smoke clearance purposes in case of a fire incident. While specialized maintenance companies approved by Dubai Municipality must carry out Inspection and cleaning or provide a proof that maintenance shall be done by building operator if he has a qualified personnel and equipment to do the job.

An annual permit is issued from the Public Health and Safety Department of Dubai Municipality for all places in which smoking is permitted after providing all required documents and drawings mentioned in the guide
402 402.3) m/s.401.5 °C RH: 30% (min)
Upper Limit
DB: 25.01
Chapter 2: Thermal Comfort
Thermal Comfort
For all new and existing buildings. commercial buildings. government buildings. normal occupied spaces should have an average air velocity between (0.
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. healthcare facilities.08 Environmental Tobacco Smoke
A. hotels. coffee shops and amusement and entertainment or any other places determined by Dubai Municipality except for places in which smoking is permitted B. the heating. hospitals.Smoking designated areas must be at least twenty five (25) feet away from the building entrances of the building.Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public in accordance with Local Order No 11 – 2003 including but not limited to shopping centres. ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system must be capable of providing the following range of conditions for ninety five percent (95%) of the year:
Lower Limit
Dry bulb temperature Relative humidity DB: 22. doors and operable windows and ventilation system outdoor air intakes D. C. common accommodation.2 – 0. restaurants.5 °C RH: 60% (max)
For occupant comfort.Places in which smoking is permitted are determined in accordance with the conditions listed in the Manual of Regulating Smoking in Public Places issued by Dubai Municipality by administrative resolution no 92 for the year 2009 in which public places where smoking is strictly prohibited and places where smoking is permitted are determined according to specific conditions.

404. residential and public buildings must provide direct line of sight (views) to the outdoor environment in accordance with Dubai municipality building regulation and specification. adhesive primers. all adhesives. these materials must be accredited/certified from Dubai Central Lab or any source approved by Dubai Municipality. Carpet are not allowed to be used in labor accommodation.01
Chapter 5: Day lighting and Visual Comfort
Provision of Natural Daylight
For all new buildings.
405 405. each new carpet system used must be certified / accredited from Dubai Central Lab or any other source approved by Dubai Municipality (DM). other than industrial buildings.
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. including new applications in existing buildings.02
Views
All new office.
405.03
Carpet Systems
For all new and existing public and commercial buildings. sealants and sealant primers used in the building should not exceed allowed limits of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). provision for adequate natural daylight must be made in order to reduce their reliance on electrical lighting and to improve conditions for the building occupants and provide lighting openings in accordance with Dubai municipality building regulation and specification. educational facilities or any other places determined by DM.02
Low Emitting Material: Adhesives and Sealants
For all buildings.
404. adhesive bonding primers.

cleaned. spas. All water systems equipments and accessories including but not limited to potable water network.etc must be maintained. hot and cold water systems. D.
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. disinfected and checked periodically to minimize the risk of Legionella bacteria or germs contamination and not exceed the maximum limits outlined in the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality. evaporative condensers. pipes and fittings. misters. pumps. disinfected and checked periodically. fountains. hydrotherapy pools and Jacuzzi must be maintained.
406.01
Chapter 6: Water Quality
Legionella Bacteria and Building Water Systems
For all new and existing buildings must apply the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality which includes: A.. spa pools.etc must be periodically maintained.000 liters and which creates a water spray or aerosol including but not limited to waterfalls. . cleaned. whirlpool baths. . cleaned.406 406. C. All test results must be recorded and kept along with the records of maintenance and remedial works at site to be checked by Dubai Municipality. cleaned. hot and cold water systems.. must be maintained.02
Water Quality of Water Features
For all new and existing buildings. All equipments and devices of swimming pools. All water systems and networks which creates a water spray or aerosol including but not limited to cooling towers. Sampling and testing must be carried out for the presence of bacteria/germs and Legionella bacteria D. all Water Features with a water storage volume of over 1. water tanks. cleaned and disinfected. showers. All equipment’s and devices of irrigation system must be maintained. disinfected and checked periodically to minimize the risk of Legionella bacteria or germs contamination in accordance with the technical guidelines issued by Dubai Municipality regarding the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems. streams. ponds. evaporative air coolers.. B. disinfected and checked periodically Specialized companies approved by Dubai Municipality must do water tests and sampling.

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Section Five
Resource Effectiveness: Energy
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501 501. Roofs. External Walls. and Floors: Building elements forming the external walls. B.1 (min)
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. then the glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
Thermal Transmittance (Summer U value) Shading Coefficient (SC) Light Transmittance U= 1.4 (max) 0.25 (min)
2. roofs.1 W/m2K (max) 0. If the total area of external walls that let in light is between forty percent (40%) and sixty percent (60%) of the external wall area. exterior building elements must have average thermal transmittance (also known as U Value) and Shading Coefficients (SC) that does not exceed the values specified and Light Transmittance greater than or equal to the values specified. and floors (where one side of the floor is exposed to ambient conditions) must have an average thermal transmittance (U Value) which does not exceed the following values:
Roof External Wall U= 0. then the glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
Thermal Transmittance (Summer U value) Shading Coefficient (SC) Light Transmittance U= 2.57 W/m2K
If the floor is in contact with the ground.32 (max) 0. A. Glazed elements with back insulated panels must be treated as walls (and therefore must meet the performance requirement for walls).9 W/m2K (max) 0. If the total area of external walls that let in light is forty per cent (40%) or less of the external wall area.3 W/m2K U= 0.01
Chapter 1: Conservation and Efficiency: Building Fabric
Minimum Envelope Performance Requirements
For all new air conditioned buildings. Glazed Elements . the insulation should only be applied to one meter (1m) in from the perimeter of the building.Fenestration:
1.

32 (max) 0.02
Thermal Bridging
For all new air conditioned buildings. external walls and columns and around doors and windows.9 W/m2K (max) 0. If the glazing portion of a roof is greater than ten percent (10%) of the roof area.9 W/m2K (max) 0.9 W/m2K (max) 0.76 (max)
5. glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
Thermal Transmittance (Summer U value) Shading Coefficient (SC) U= 1. must be eliminated or insulated to reduce the amount of heat transfer. then the glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
Thermal Transmittance (Summer U value) Shading Coefficient (SC) Light Transmittance U= 1.
For shopfronts and showrooms.
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. other than those at ground floor level. If the total area of external walls that let in light is sixty percent (60%) or greater of the external wall area.3 (min)
501. If the glazing portion of a roof is ten percent (10%) or less of the roof area. which enable the flow of heat from outside into the building.25 (max) 0.9 W/m2K (max) 0.3. Thermal Bridges. such as connection points between concrete or steel beams.4 (min)
6.1 (min)
4. then the glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
Thermal Transmittance (Summer U value) Shading Coefficient (SC) Light Transmittance U= 1.25 (max) 0. then the glazing elements must meet the following performance criteria:
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.8° C (25° F)
B)
Indoor Condition of the Building
Dry bulb temperature Relative humidity 24° C (75° F) 50% +/.04
Air Loss from Entrance and Exit
For all new air conditioned buildings other than villas. all regularly used air conditioned entrance lobbies must be protected by a door design which acts as a barrier to the loss of conditioned air. using software registered in Dubai Municipality. the heat load must be calculated in accordance with the following design parameters. A) Outdoor Condition of the Building
Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature Dubai City location latitude Extent of variation in the temperature on the day of design (Outdoor Daily Range) 46° C (115° F) 29° C (85° F) (North Latitude) 25° N 13. C) The safety factor applied must be no greater than:
Sensible Heat Latent Heat 10% 5%
• Heat loads for buildings must be calculated for each air-conditioned space at the hour of peak load incidence in that space. Testing must be carried out in accordance with a method approved by Dubai Municipality (DM).03
Air Conditioning Design Parameters
For all new air conditioned buildings.
501.5%
• The heat transfer coefficients to be used in the calculations for roofs. the coefficients set out in the 2005 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals must be used. walls.05
Air Leakage
All new air conditioned buildings with a cooling load of 1 megawatt (MW) or greater must be tested to demonstrate that air leakage does not exceed ten (10) cubic metres of air per hour for each square metre of building envelope (10m3/hr/m²) into or out of the building.
501. • When diversity factors to be used in the calculation of heat load are not known.501. or as set out in Regulation 501. at an applied pressure difference of fifty (50) Pascal (Pa). and glazed areas must be the actual design coefficients.01 Minimum Envelope Performance Requirements. Work must be carried out by a company approved by Dubai Municipality (DM).

direct-fired All capacities 6.9 COP and scroll) and <300 tons >= 300 tons 5. or give a local audible or visual indication when activated.ARI 550/590 T3-ISO 5151
Continue: REFERENCE TABLE 502.01 (2) Water cooled. positive displacement (rotary screw >=150 tons 4. or other means to measure occupancy.7 COP ARI 560
All capacities
0. the CO2 sensors and systems must be checked and recalibrated as per manufacturer recommendations but not to exceed twelve (12) months by a contractor approved by Dubai Municipality.7 COP
All capacities
1.2 COP 3. An alarm must be triggered if CO2 concentration rises above hundred (1000) ppm.5°C.6 COP
2. must be used in spaces larger than one hundred (100) square metres (m2) and having a maximum design occupancy density greater than or equal to twenty five (25) people per hundred meter squares (100m2).2 COP 1.1 IPLV >=300 tons Air-cooled absorption single effect Water-cooled absorption single effect Absorption double effect.45 COP operated. electrically operated. centrifugal <150 tons 6.Water cooled. This alarm is to be either automatically monitored by a central control system.9 COP 3. electrically <150 tons 4.2 IPLV
All capacities
* The chiller equipment requirements applies to all chillers.1 COP 1.0 COP ARI 550/590
>=150 tons 6. including existing with DCV. Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) using a concentration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
502. The default occupancy density values in ASHRAE 62.6 COP
T1 . including where the design leaving fluid temperature is <4. indirect-fired Absorption double effect.02
Demand Controlled Ventilation
For all new air conditioned buildings with mechanical ventilation and existing building types determined by Dubai Municipality. For all buildings.
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.5 COP and <300 tons 7.1 IPLV 1.1 should be used when the actual occupancy is not known.5 COP 7. if available. The CO2 concentration should be kept below eight hundred (800) parts per million (ppm).2-2007 Table 6.68 IPLV 0.

5. Escalators .or equivalent as approved by DEWA. Table 502.04 (1) should be no greater than those values given in ASHRAE 90. To meet this requirement.Escalators must be fitted with controls to reduce speed or to stop when no traffic is detected. Restaurants Educational Facilities Manufacturing Facility Retail Outlets.03
Elevators and Escalators
For all new buildings: A.Interior
For new buildings.04 (1). Reduced speed control: The escalator shall change to a slower speed when no activity has been detected for a period of a maximum of three (3) minutes.04(1) – Interior Lighting Power Density Maximum average Watts per square metre (W/m2) across total building area
10 12 13 14 8
Building Type
Commercial/Public: Offices. Use of AC Variable-Voltage and Variable-Frequency (VVVF) drives on non-hydraulic elevators.502. Workshop Warehouses
Lighting Power Densities for building types not listed in Table 502. 2.04
Lighting Power Density . the activation shall be by photocells installed in the top and bottom landing areas. B.Elevators (lifts) must be provided with controls to reduce the energy demand. Escalators shall be designed with energy savings features as described below: 1. Resorts. the average Lighting Power Density for the interior connected lighting load for specific building types must be no more than the watts per square metre of gross floor area given in Table 502. 2. Energy efficient lighting inside the elevator including controls to turn lights off when the elevator has been inactive for a period of a maximum of five (5) minutes. Detection shall be by photocell activation at the top and bottom landing areas.1.1-2007 Table 9. The escalator shall start automatically when required. Elevators (lifts) .
502. Hotels. Use on demand escalators must be designed with energy efficient soft start technology. the following features must be incorporated in traction drive elevators: 1. Use on demand: The escalator shall shut down when no activity has been detected for a period of a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes.
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D. The combined artificial and daylight must provide an illumination level at the working plane between four hundred (400) and five hundred (500) lux. if the average design lighting power density is less than six (6) Watts per square meter of gross floor area (GFA).4 W/m² 2. Common areas which are not regularly occupied. according to occupancy unless lighting is required for safety purposes.05 (1) should be no greater than those values given in ASHRAE 90.2 W/m² 10. B.05 (1).4 W/linear metre for each illuminated wall or surface length 13. Building Area
Uncovered parking lots and drives Walkways less than 3 metres wide Walkways 3 metres wide or greater Outdoor Stairways Main entries Other doors Open sales areas (including vehicle sales lots) Building Facades Entrances and gatehouse inspection stations at guarded facilities Drive-up windows at fast food restaurants
Maximum Watts per square metre or linear metre
1.2 W/m² for each illuminated wall or surface or 16. Occupant Lighting Controls must be provided so as to allow lighting to be switched off when daylight levels are adequate or when spaces are unoccupied and to allow occupants control over lighting levels.3 W/linear metre 2.
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. It is recommended (optional) that. C. In offices and education facilities all lighting zones must be fitted with occupant sensor controls capable of switching the electrical lights on and off. in offices.6 W/m² 3. E.1-2007 Table 9.06
Lighting Controls
For all new buildings other than villas and industrial buildings: A.
502. should reduce lighting levels to no more than twenty five percent (25%) of normal when unoccupied.4.5 W/m² 400 W per drive-through
Lighting Power Densities for exterior areas not listed in Table 502.8 W/m² 98 W/linear metre of door width 66 W/linear meter of door width 5.502. When there is a hundred percent (100%) daylight.5or equivalent as approved by DEWA.05
Lighting Power Density .Exterior
For all new buildings. the artificial lighting in spaces within six (6) meters in depth from exterior windows must be fitted with lighting controls incorporating photocell sensors capable of adjusting the level of electric lighting to supplement natural daylight only when required. the control requirements of parts C and D of this regulation need not apply. In offices. such as corridors and lobbies. the lux levels may exceed five hundred (500) lux. the average Lighting Power Density for the exterior connected lighting load must be no more than the values given in Table 502.

The energy recovery systems must have at least seventy percent (70%) sensible load recovery efficiency. guest rooms must incorporate. or type of use.
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502. Section 6. in each room.07
Electronic Ballasts
For all new buildings. As a minimum. is not occupied. controls systems which are able to turn off the lighting. or cooling load. Ventilation. and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.4.08
Control Systems for Heating. high frequency electronic ballasts must be used with fluorescent lights and metal halide of 150 W and less. Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
For all new buildings other than villas. The operation of central plant only when the zone systems require it.or equivalent as approved by DM/DEWA. air conditioning and power when the room is not occupied. Sub-division of systems into separate control zones to correspond with each area of the building that has a significantly different solar exposure. or part of building served by the system. 3.000) litres per second (l/s).1-2007. In addition.
502. energy recovery systems must be provided to handle at least fifty percent (50%) of the total exhausted air. and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems must be provided with controls to guarantee the achievement of energy efficiency in use in accordance with the American Society of Heating. the following control features must be incorporated: 1.09
Control Systems for Hotel Rooms
For all new hotels. all Heating. All separate control zones must be capable of: • Independent temperature control. High frequency electronic ballasts must be labelled as conforming to an international standard approved by the DEWA / Dubai Municipality
502. it is recommended (optional) that each guest room should incorporate control system to enable to turn off the air conditioning when the balcony door / window is kept open. Refrigerating.10
Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Systems
For all new buildings with a requirement of treated outdoor air of over one thousand (1.3. • Inactivation when the building. 2.502.

Table 502.018 W/mK 48 λ= 0. Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Materials or BS 5422:2009.018 W/mK 57 λ= 0.13
Ductwork Air Leakage
For all buildings.018 W/mK 66 λ= 0.
502.
502. Ductwork leakage testing must be carried out by a company approved by DM to conduct commissioning of buildings.038 W/mK 107 λ= 0.038 W/mK 127
• λ = thermal conductivity of insulating materials at a mean temperature of 10° C.038 W/mK 84 λ= 0. built and installed to ensure that air leakage is minimised.3.12
Thermal Storage for District Cooling
All new district cooling plants must incorporate a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) facility with a capacity of.11 (2) Minimum insulation thickness for pipes passing through unconditioned spaces Minimum air temperature inside duct (°C)
15° C 10° C 5° C 0° C
Minimum thickness of insulating material (mm) λ= 0. with an external static pressure exceeding two hundred and fifty (250) Pascal (Pa) and all ductwork exposed to external ambient conditions or within unconditioned spaces must be pressure tested prior to occupancy in accordance with a method approved by Dubai Municipality (DM) and a compliant amount of air leakage achieved. twenty percent (20%) of the design capacity of the plant.038 W/mK 61 λ= 0.
Insulation materials used must meet the requirements of regulation 701. All insulation installations must have a suitable vapour barrier and protection from Ultra Violet (UV) light.018 W/mK 42 λ= 0. at least.01.11 (2). whichever is the more stringent.
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. Ductwork. with equipment attached to it. Ducts passing through outside or unconditioned spaces must be insulated with the minimum insulation thickness specified in Table 502. air ductwork must be designed.

503 503. lighting. they must be installed so that adequate access is available to allow regular inspection. The building owner must ensure that a maintenance manual and schedule is developed for the building based on the instructions for preventative maintenance or service from the manufacturers or suppliers of equipment or according to the American Society of Heating.3. ‘CIBSE Commissioning Code B: 2002 Boilers’. 4. Automatic Controls. maintenance and cleaning of the equipment without the need to remove or dismantle any building components.
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Maintenance of Mechanical Systems
For all new and existing air conditioned buildings. Air Distribution Systems. 2. and 1. Code W-2003’ 1. Refrigerating. refrigeration systems and boilers must be carried out before a completion certificate will be issued.4. ‘CIBSE Commissioning Code. other than villas the commissioning of air distribution systems.502. Lighting. Service records in the form of a service log book including details of both preventative and corrective maintenance must be kept onsite and be readily available for inspection by DM. and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 62. 3. Commissioning results must be recorded and available for inspection by DM 4. Commissioning must be carried out in accordance with the CIBSE Codes listed below or any other commissioning Standard or Code approved by Dubai Municipality (DM). ‘The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Commissioning Code. Code C-2001’ for central control and Building Management System (BMS). ‘CIBSE Commissioning Code. 1. Work must be carried out by a company approved by DM to conduct commissioning of buildings. 1.2.01
Chapter 3: Commissioning and Management
Commissioning of Building Services – New Buildings
For all new air conditioned buildings. the mechanical-electrical and plumbing systems in buildings must be serviced and maintained regularly. documenting the information required to allow future operations staff to understand and optimally operate the commissioned services. ‘CIBSE Commissioning Code.1 – 2007 or equivalent as approved by DM. central control and building management systems. must be developed and provided to the building owner or facilities operator following commissioning. Code A-2006’ 1. with a cooling load of one (1) megawatt (MW) or greater.1. 2. To allow the mechanical services to be maintained. 3. A systems manual. water distribution systems. The building owner must enter into a service contract with a maintenance company approved by Dubai Municipality (DM) or provide evidence that equipment will be properly maintained by competent members of their own staff. Code L-2003’ 1. 1. ‘CIBSE Commissioning Code R: 2002 Refrigeration Systems.

valves.503. 8. systems are required to be re-commissioned to ensure that: 1.01 but at a minimum. the contractor is to certify that. fans. water systems central plant.
Commissioning results must be recorded and available for inspection by Dubai Municipality. lighting and control systems must be carried out at least once every five (5) years.
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. the systems are installed and operating correctly based on their experience and understanding of the systems. 2. and Pipe and ducts are inspected to ensure there is no air or liquid leakage. All lighting systems and their controls operate as designed and that required levels of illumination are provided. 9. Where possible the re-commissioning should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 503. 3. Heat recovery systems are operating as designed. Work must be carried out by a contractor certified by Dubai Municipality to conduct commissioning of building services. with a cooling load of two (2) megawatt (MW) or greater. Where original design requirements are not available. following re-commissioning.02
Re-Commissioning of Building Services – Existing Buildings
For all existing air conditioned buildings. other than villas the re-commissioning of ventilation. 7. 5. The volume of the chilled water supplied to any cooling coil is within plus or minus five percent (5%) of the design volume. Controls are checked and re-calibrated for operation as designed and to ensure that any remote devices respond as required. operate freely and as required. All mechanical devices. Central plant equipment is tested to ensure that it operates through the full range of its capacity and that all design parameters are achieved. motors and actuators. 4. The amount of fresh air supplied from each ventilation outlet is within plus or minus five percent (5%) of the design volume. including but not limited to dampers. Filters and filter housings are sound and secure and that no unfiltered air bypasses the filter assembly. 6. pumps.

all major energy consuming systems with a load of hundred (100) kilowatts (kW) or greater must be sub-metered. E. Virtual meters using run-hours are not acceptable as sub-meters. A. B. Energy meters designed to measure the supply of chilled water must be installed for each dwelling unit. or tenant.000 sq. For all buildings with a cooling load of at least one (1) megawatt (MW) or gross floor area of 5.
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. Where a Building Management System (BMS) or Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) is installed. Virtual meters using run-hours are not acceptable as sub-meters. Records must be kept for five years. F.
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Electricity Metering
For all new buildings.503. D. additional electrical sub-metering (of tariff class accuracy) must be installed to record demand and consumption data for each major energy-consuming system in the building. office. meters must be fitted to measure and record chilled water supply to air conditioning units and to provide accurate records of consumption: A. meters must be fitted to measure and record electricity demand and consumption of the facility as a whole and to provide accurate records of consumption. B. F. All meters should be approved by DEWA. All meters must be capable of remote data access and must have data logging capability. which are supplied by a central air conditioning source (such as a chiller plant or district cooling). The meter readings and actual consumption details should only be for demand management and cost allocation purposes. E. C. The building operator shall be responsible for recording details of the energy consumption for the building and ensuring that major electricity uses are sub-metered. All meters must be capable of remote data access and must have data logging capability and complying with DEWA specifications. and where cooling energy is delivered individually to several consumers. At a minimum. Where a Building Management System (BMS) or Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) is installed. Each individual tenancy in the building must have a sub-meter installed when a building tariff meter is not present. D. The measuring device must measure the water flow and supply and return temperatures to determine the temperature differential and calculate the amount of cooling energy consumed. Meters used must be specifically designed for the measurement of chilled water rather than for hot water. metering must be connected to allow real-time profiling and management of energy consumption.M or greater .04
Air Conditioning Metering
For all new buildings other than villas. C. metering must be connected to allow real-time profiling and management of energy consumption. These sub-meters should only be for demand management and electricity cost allocation purposes.

and that the system provides full control and monitoring of system operations.
504 504. heating. record energy and water consumption and monitor and record the performance of these items.01
Chapter 4: Onsite Systems: Generation & Renewable Energy
On-Site Renewable Energy – Small to Medium Scale Embedded Generators
For all new buildings: Where a building incorporates on-site generation of electricity from small or medium scale embedded generators using renewable energy sources. Lighting Power Density – Exterior. the system must control the chiller plant. as well as diagnostic reporting. any additional lighting load must be powered entirely through renewable electricity sources such as photovoltaic systems. ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.05. the building must have a central control and monitoring system capable of ensuring that the building’s technical systems operate as designed and as required during all operating conditions. the equipment. the equipment. Designed and installed by an installation company approved by Dubai Municipality (DM). installation and maintenance of the system must be stand-alone (off-grid) and therefore not connected to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) network and DEWA will provide electricity supply to the building when needed without parallel connection. sized and fitted in accordance with the solar panel manufacturer’s requirements for each specific application. a solar water heating system must be installed to provide seventy five (75%) of domestic hot water requirements. and C. At a minimum. operation and maintenance of the system must be: A. Solar water heating installations must be fitted with insulated storage tanks and pipes.
504.05
Central Control and Monitoring System
For all new buildings with a cooling load of one (1) megawatt (MW) or gross floor area of 5. B. Equipment must be approved by DM.02
Outdoor Lighting
For all new buildings: Where the light power density of external lighting exceeds that specified in Regulation 502.
504.503. Regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure continuous efficient operation. The supplementary heating system shall be controlled so as to obtain maximum benefit from the solar heater before operating.
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.M or greater. Where solar water heaters are being installed.03
On-Site Renewable Energy – Solar Water Heating System
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Section Six
Resource Effectiveness: Water
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there must be a means of collecting and disposing of the water.
601. D. Dual Flush toilets must be used. and industrial buildings must be fitted with manual or automatic flush controls that are responsive to usage patterns. Water-conserving fixtures must be installed meeting the criteria in Table 601.01
Chapter 1: Conservation and Efficiency
Water Efficient Fittings
For all new buildings: A. Faucets installed as a component of a specialized application may be exempt from the flow rates upon application to Dubai Municipality.02
Condensate Drainage
For all buildings.01 (1): Table 601.601 601.03
Condensate Recovery
For all new buildings with a cooling load equal to or greater than three fifty (350) kilowatt (kW). Automatic (proximity detection) / push button faucets must be installed in all public facilities. C. Condensate collection pans and drainage pipes must be installed to prevent standing water and to provide drainage. commercial.01 (1) Fixture Type
Showerheads Hand wash basins Kitchen sinks Dual Flush Toilets Urinal
Maximum Flow Rate
8 Liters Per Minute 6 Liters Per Minute 7 Lliters per minute 6 Liters Full flush. 3 Liters Part flush 1 Liter per flush or waterless
B. or other onsite purpose where it will not come into contact with the human body. at all points where condensate is produced by the operation of air conditioning equipment. Cisterns serving single or multiple urinals in public. it must be discharged to the wastewater system through a properly sized water trap.
601. If the condensate is not to be reused. toilet flushing. including existing buildings. and E. or a mixture of return air and outside air where the outside air is not preconditioned. Only sanitary flushing is acceptable during building closure or shutdown (including overnight).
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. must be recovered and used for irrigation. condensate water from all air conditioning equipment units handling outside air. A minimum air break of twenty five (25) mm must be provided between the condensate piping and the wastewater pipe.

Testing must be in line with the manufacturer’s recommended practice for field testing or any other testing regime approved by Dubai Municipality. at any point that they connect to a portable water supply.01
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Water Metering
For all new buildings.
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. Records must be kept for five (5) years. F. C.
602 602.Each individual tenancy in the building must have a sub-meter installed when a building tariff meter is not present.Virtual meters using run-hours are not acceptable as sub-meters. metering must be integrated into the system to allow real time profiling and management of water demand and consumption.04
Water Efficient Irrigation
For all new buildings.For all buildings with a cooling load of at least 1 megawatt (MW) or gross floor area of 5. D. The landscaping includes green roofs. E. B. All irrigation systems must incorporate. backflow prevention devices which must be checked every twelve (12) months. meters must be fitted to measure and record water demand and consumption of the facility as a whole and to provide accurate records of consumption (tariff class meters): A.All meters must be capable of remote data access and must have data logging capability and complying with DEWA specifications. additional water metering must be installed to record consumption data for major water use of the building and major water uses in and around the building.Where a Building Management System (BMS) or Central Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) is installed.601.The sub-meters should be used for demand management and cost allocation purposes. G.000 sq m or greater . one hundred percent (100%) of the total exterior landscaping must be irrigated using non-potable water or drip or subsoil water delivery systems. All meters should be approved by DEWA.The building operator shall be responsible for recording water consumption for each individual meter.

the following is required: A. Where cooling towers are used.
603. Greywater must not be used for purposes where it will come into contact with the human body.02
Water Consumption for Heat Rejection Including Cooling Towers
For all new buildings: Potable water supplied by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) must not be used for heat rejection purposes. Any pipes which transport greywater must be colour-coded differently from pipes that are used for potable (drinking standard) water and be labelled ‘Not Suitable for Drinking. Secondary water sources must be approved by Dubai Municipality or DEWA. they must recover and reuse at least fifty percent (50%) of their wastewater.
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. C. if a system is installed for the collection and reuse of greywater produced within the building or for the use of Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) from an external source.01
Chapter 3: Onsite Systems: Recovery and Treatment
Wastewater Reuse
For all buildings. There must be a minimum air break of twenty five (25) mm between any potable water sources and greywater collection systems. The building must be dual-plumbed for the collection and recycled use of drainage water (greywater). Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE). seawater or recycled water must be used to meet the water demand for all heat rejection purposes. It must be treated to the standard required by Dubai Municipality For all new commercial car washing facilities.603 603. A separate totalizing meter must be fitted on the water supply to individual cooling towers and a daily log of water use must be kept.’ B.

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Resource Effectiveness: Materials and Waste
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Be accredited / certified from Dubai Central Lab 7. at least twenty five percent (25%) by volume of the timber and timber-based products used during construction and permanently installed in the building must be from certified / accredited sources approved by Dubai Municipality. Be manufactured without the use of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s).
701. All paints and materials containing lead or other heavy metals must be accredited / certified from Dubai Central Lab or any source approved by Dubai Municipality. containing lead or other heavy metals with percentage more than the approved specifications by Dubai Municipality must not be used unless the metal is encapsulated in a system such as a photovoltaic cell.04
Lead or Heavy Metals Containing Materials
For all new buildings and for the maintenance.01
Chapter 1: Materials and Resources
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Materials
For all new buildings.05 parts per million (ppm) or less of added formaldehyde 4.701 701. Have 0. 3.1 or less of IndividualVolatile Organic Compounds 5. paints. addition or alteration of existing buildings.02
Certified / Accredited Timber
For all new buildings.03
Asbestos Containing Materials
For all new buildings and for the maintenance. materials containing asbestos must not be used. Achieve all the requirements of the approved specifications by Dubai Municipality All thermal and acoustical insulation must be installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions after approval from Dubai Municipality. Be non-toxic and not release toxic fumes during combustion. insulation materials to be incorporated into the building must: 1. addition or alteration of existing buildings. or other materials. 2.
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701. Have aThreshold LimitValue (TLV) of 0. Be fire resistant in accordance with the requirements of Dubai Civil Defence 6.

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Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) Material Management:
For all new buildings: A. C.Fire suppression systems must not contain any ozone-depleting substances (Chlorofluorocarbons [CFCs]. B. recycling and reuse of refrigerants must be practiced at all times. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons [HCFCs] or Halons).06
Recycled Content
For all new buildings.23 kilograms (kg) of refrigerant. B. composite wood products used in the interior of the building must not contain added urea-formaldehyde resins.
701. and D.The venting or direct discharging of any refrigerants during equipment maintenance is strictly prohibited.701.08
Composite Wood Products
For all new buildings. building materials available regionally must comprise at least five percent (5%) of the total volume of materials used in the construction of the building.
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. and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment must contain refrigerants with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) or with global warming potential (GWP) less than 100. recycled content must account for at least five percent (5%) of the total volume of materials used in the construction of the building.Installations of heating. HCFC based materials or any other material having any ODP are not to be used for any purposes.07
Regional Materials
For all new buildings.CFC and halon-based materials are not to be used for any purposes.
701.The recovery. For existing equipment: A. with the exception of equipment containing less than 0. ventilation.
701. reclamation.From 1 January 2030.

land-clearing debris and hazardous waste must be diverted to places designated by the Concern Department of Dubai Municipality 3. electrical appliances and sanitary ware.702 702. Concrete waste must be diverted to Construction Waste Treatment Plant 2. This should be done through the following three paths: 1.03
Waste Storage
For all new villas and apartments. and • Hazardous waste.g. The storage facility should be in a proper place within the kitchen. must not restrict access to the building and comply with safety and fire requirement. Excavated soil. The area provided must cover an area of approximately ten square meters (10 m2).01
Chapter 2: Waste Management
Construction and Demolition Waste
For all new buildings except buildings in CBD area.
702. an area must be provided for residents to place items of bulky waste such as furniture. The bulky waste storage area must be reachable. Other recyclable materials such as woods plastics and metals can be used at site.02
Bulk Waste Collection
For all new residential apartment buildings.
702. set aside area to the car park). Diverted materials must be recycled or reused. at least fifty percent (50%) by volume or weight of waste material generated during the construction and/ or demolition of buildings must be diverted from disposal in landfills. domestic kitchens must be provided with a minimum storage facility of two ten (10) litre waste receptacles clearly labeled for ‘recyclable’ and ‘non-recyclable’.
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. The following materials are exempt from the calculation of the percentage of waste diverted from disposal at landfill facilities: • Excavated soil and land-clearing debris. The area does not have to be designated solely for the purpose of bulky waste collection (e.

a sorting and storage facility for recyclable materials must be provided. linear interpolation must be used to determine an appropriate percentage area for the recyclable storage space Table 702.25% of BUA
1.000 m2 10.35% of BUA 0. Where the Total Built Up Area (BUA) of the building falls between the figures outlined in the Table. or 2. The garbage room on each floor must have a minimum floor area of two square meters (2 m2) where recyclable waste can be stored until collected daily by the building operator. in accordance with Dubai Municipality Building Regulation. A.8% of BUA 0.05 (1) – Sizing Requirements
Built Up Area (BUA) Less than 500 m2 500 m
2
Minimum Space for Storage of Recyclables 7. B. one of the following must be provided: 1. This facility must be easily accessible and comply with the requirements of the location. Waste must be transported in a service left discharge into a designated receptacle within the waste management All new buildings which does not require chute for general waste.5% of BUA 0. access and specifications of general waste areas in accordance with Dubai Municipality Building Regulations. Recycled waste facility incorporated into the general waste collection: The size of the room must be increased by 10% and not less than 5 m².05 (1).05
Recyclable Waste Management Facilities
For all new buildings other than villas.000 m2 5. Waste must be transported in a service left discharge into a designated receptacle within the waste management. to allow additional room to sort and store the recyclable waste. in accordance with Dubai Municipality Building Regulation.5m2 1. The sorting and storage facility may be part of the general waste management facility or a separate facility.702. the garbage room on each floor must have a minimum floor area of three square meters (3 m2) where non-recyclable and recyclable waste can be stored until collected daily by the building operator.04
Waste Collection
All new buildings which require chute for general waste.000 m2 or greater
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. Recycled waste facility separated from the general waste collection: The recycled waste facility must be sized as a percentage from the total Built Up Area (BUA) of the building in accordance with Table 702.
702. A second chute must be provided to handle recyclable material and discharge into a separate receptacle within the waste management area.